Shirlene’s Jelly Strip Quilt

Creating quilty texture on quilts is one of my favorite parts of my job!!

Shirlene made this darling quilt. I’m waiting to hear what the pattern name is and who the designer is.

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is my most used thread color. It blends so beautifully. Click here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002 and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off of your order.

I gave Shirlene a few options, and she chose Loopy Links by Melissa Kelley. It’s such good texture and quilts out beautifully!!! Go to: https://sewshabbypantos.com/products/loopy-link?_pos=1&_sid=9fead826a&_ss=r

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my first choice for a cotton poly blend batting.

A panto like this adds so much personality and softness to all the hard lines in the pattern.

Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕

Angie’s Teddy Bear Baby Quilt

I have a darling baby boy quilt to share with you today!! Angie made this for her daughter’s best friend. So sweet!

I searched for a pattern and couldn’t find one. The bears and bow ties are appliquéd on.

Because the bears are appliquéd, Angie wanted some custom quilting. The back is also a thick minky, so I wanted to be careful not to quilt it too densely.

I decided on a grid in the background to line up with the squares in the sashing. Which I felt would enhance the bears but not be too dense.

To make the square sashing stand out and change up the quilting, I decided to treat them as four patches and quilt an x in them.

For all of the lines I used Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I quilted around each bear and the in the bow ties, to help them pop. The bears are only about 4” to 5” tall.

I quilted a freehand squiggle line in the inner border and decided to do a 1/4” pinstripe in the outer border. I love love love the combination of all the lines!!

I used cream Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004 And don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.

I also used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.

Check out the texture on the minky back!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar and schedule a day or two!! https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge for custom quilting, send me an email with a picture of your quilt and we will discuss what you’re hoping for the quilting. quiltingit@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Heidi’s Grandma’s Flower Garden Quilt

Sooo excited to share Heidi’s Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt with you! When I saw this beautiful quilt I was in awe and hoped that Heidi would let me quilt it for her.

There are different ways to sew a Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt together. Some are just hexagons, and some have other pieces like the one Heidi made. She used diamonds and little triangles to frame the hexie flowers. This is a vintage pattern so you’ll have to Google different tutorials or videos to learn how to make one.

One of the amazing things about Heidi‘s quilt, is that she fussy cut a lot of the pieces which creates an incredible overall design.

I sent Heidi a few options that I had drawn up on graph paper, and then we talked over the phone to finalize what she liked. She wanted classic custom quilting to focus on each of the pieces. Instead of an edge to edge design that wouldn’t quite lineup on the hexies.

I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Her straight rulers are my favorite. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

I quilted a vertical x in each of the hexies and a double looped diamond on the diamond pieces with an arc in the mini triangles. I freehand quilted pebble circles in the inner border and my Swirly Feather freehand design in the outer border. Both of which I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion video course. Check it out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.

Heidi had never used bamboo batting and wanted to give it a try, so glad she did. The drape is beautiful!! I used Winline Textiles 4 oz bamboo, they also have a 6 oz bamboo which I also carry. My favorite battings!!

Heidi straightened up the edges of her hexies and added borders to help secure the edge, which is a great idea!

Thanks for stopping by! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

For custom quilting please email me at quilting@gmail.com with a picture of your quilt and we can discuss what you would like.

Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕

Isobel’s Disappearing Pinwheel Quilt

Are you looking for a fun quilt pattern that’s a twist on a classic simple block??? You’re in the right place.

Isobel made this beautiful Disappearing Pinwheel quilt. After googling it to find the pattern, I was assuming that Jenny from Missouri Star would have a blog post or video about it. It turns out she had several videos, one video for each block. But then I came across this other video that has 10 different variations of the disappearing pinwheel block. You’ll have to look on Missouri Stars YouTube channel if you would like to see Jenni‘s videos or do a google search. The video below has quite a few if not all of the blocks that Isobel used. Isobel’s blocks are bigger than the one in the video linked below. For bigger blocks start with 8” or 9” squares.

https://youtu.be/ccRPtGlvVvo?si=cZX0FdkRrBRkZfS5

Isobel chose the Opal panto design, which is one of mine and Patricia Ritter’s. It’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/opal.html It’s such a beautiful panto design that creates a lot of movement on the pinwheels.

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, it’s my go to color. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.

Here are a few of the different blocks. The one above might be my favorite, but the fabric is also part of what I love.

I’ve never seen the block above before.

Or the arrow block below. Watch the video I linked above to see how easy it is to create these blocks.

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, it’s my favorite 8020 that I’ve quilted.

Loving the quilty texture!!

Especially when there is minky on the back. So cozy!!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕

Louise’s Christmas Serenade quilt

It’s that time of year when it’s time to start making your next Christmas quilt if you haven’t already started. This one is darling, made by Louise.

I searched high and low for a link to the pattern, which is called Christmas Serenade. Possibility from a Beginning Quilting series or book. I couldn’t find anything other than a short video on Instagram of someone having a quilt kit sent to them from a store in Arizona. But no pattern was listed. If you can find a flying geese pin wheel block, you might be in luck. Every other square is the background fabric, and finish it off with a scrappy square border. Here is a double flying geese pin wheel block that I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/655179681/flying-geese-pdf-quilt-block-pattern (this isn’t the pattern my client used…I couldn’t find her pattern)

The fabrics are from the Christmas at the Cabin, Art Gallery line.

Louise saw Patricia Ritter and my recently released Chantilly Snow panto, and wanted it on her quilt. I love the swirling snowflakes. Chantilly Snow is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly-snow.html

This is a winter take on our original Chantilly panto, also available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly.html

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones …don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.

Look at that darling quilty texture!!

Louise wanted to try the 4 oz bamboo batting that I carry. It’s from Winline Textiles, and has the best drape and it’s sooo soft. It’s eco-friendly and does cost a little more than the 8020, but not much.

The backing is a cozy white minky, which coupled with the bamboo batting its extra soft.

Look at the quilty texture on the backing, too!! This is why I love solid minky!!

Thanks for stopping by! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕

Louise’s Summer Row Quilt

Before summer officially ends…school starts tomorrow, so it kind of feels like it’s over, I want to share Louise’s Summer Row quilt. That’s not an official pattern name because she used blocks from multiple patterns and made this darling quilt. I’ll do my best to link the different patterns to each of the blocks below.

First off I love the blocks that she chose. They go together so well!!

Let’s pause and look at that darling quilty texture!! More on that in a minute.

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, it blends so beautifully!! You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code at checkout “ASTLEISHA” to get 15% off your order.

Louise suggested a couple of designs, and after we talked she decided on our Liberty panto, which I always love to quilt out one of my designs on a client quilt. This design is Patricia Ritter’s and mine, and it’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html

Liberty is such a darling design! I may be a little biased though. 😄

The houses are from Sherri from A Quilting Life “Home Sweet Home” quilt. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1369715403/home-sweet-home-row-quilt-pattern-pdf

The 8-pointed star is also part of Sherri’s pattern. (Pictured above the Liberty panto picture)

Louise said the strawberry blocks were from Fab Farm, I’m not finding a pattern for them though.

She didn’t mention what pattern this star is from, it is appliquéd.

The baskets are from Worktable Block. I couldn’t find a pattern for that one either. So sorry!

I used 8020 batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020.

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by. Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕

Jennifer’s October Morning Maple Leaves Quilt

If you’ve been having warm weather like I have until recently, then maybe you’ve felt a little chill in the air in the evenings. Which means now is the perfect time to sew together this beautiful maple throw. Fall will be here soon. Jennifer did a beautiful job making it!!

This gorgeous pattern is by Kim Diehl, and is FREE on the Henry Glass website. Go to: https://www.henryglassfabrics.net/product_images/Maples%20Leaves%20FINAL%20low%20res%20copy.pdf

Jennifer added a scrappy square border to hers. Which is a fun way to frame the whole quilt and use up the extra fabrics.

I gave Jennifer a few panto ideas, and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers. It’s such a good one!! Soho is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/soho.html

I used Cream Omni thread which I think blends beautifully on all the fabrics. The cream Omni thread is from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones don’t forget to use “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% your order.

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, it’s my favorite 8020 blend batting.

The quilty texture is sooo good!!

Check out the texture on the minky backing!! Sooo good!

If you are interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thank you for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕

Louise’s July’s Quilty Pillow…runner

Happy July!!!

I was hoping to share this sooner, but I think there is still plenty of time to make this darling runner and enjoy it this summer.

The pattern by Erica from Confession of a Homeschooler is actually a pillow. Louise made 3 and sewed them together. Go to: https://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=96&products_id=765

The pattern has an outer border, so if you decide to make a runner, note that you won’t have to add the outer side sashings to the center block.

I quilt Patricia Ritter and my Liberty panto design on another quilt that I quilted for Louise, and she loved it and requested it for this runner. Liberty is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html

Liberty is our star version of our beloved Marmalade panto design. Which is also available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/marmalade.html

Isn’t that quilty texture so good?!?! Now I want to make one of these.

I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads, it’s my go to neutral. It blends beautifully. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones

I used an 8020 cotton poly blend batting scrap from Winline Textiles. My very favorite 8020 and bamboo battings are from Winline.

What fun projects have you been working on this summer? Comment below and let me know.

Are you looking to have something quilted? I’d love to help you! Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge?month=2025-07

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Quilting! Leisha 💕

Laurie’s Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt

I have another sweet quilt for you!! This one Laurie made for a friend who is battling cancer. So sad!!

The pattern is the classic Disappearing Nine Patch. Jenny from Missouri Star created a video tutorial for us. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/dEjZOXxPazg?si=XOpZcoM4W4I4dnjE

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my 15% off non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout.

Laurie wanted a heart in the quilting to remind her friend that she is loved. Dear Heart by Hermoine Agee which is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/dear-heart.html …it’s such a sweet one and it quilts out beautifully!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020 batting!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Look at that darling quilty texture! …and on the minky backing. 💕

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕

Sherry’s Minecraft Quilt

Do you have Minecraft fans in your life, if so this quilt may be a fun make for them!!

You’ll find all the info about the blocks on My Rainy Day Designs website. Here is the link. https://myrainydaydesigns.com/minecraft-quilt/

If I remember right I used Light Gray Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3023-light-gray Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off.

I suggested my Squared panto design for the quilting, and Sherry said yes!! I love it when I quilt one of my designs on a clients quilt!! Squared is available in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/squared

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020 batting!!

Sherry actually made two of these fun quilts for her grandsons. Lucky them!!

Are you interested in h as bing me quilt for you? Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕

Sherry’s Sweet Strawberry Quilt

Excited to share this darling strawberry quilt that Sherry made for her granddaughter. I have oodles and oodles of pictures and links to everything I used.

The pattern is called Sweet Strawberry by Heather at My Sew Quilty Life. You can find a link to the PDF pattern here: https://www.mysewquiltylife.com/product-page/sweet-strawberry-pdf-pattern

When I first saw this quilt and Sherry really wanted it custom quilted, I knew that I wanted to quilt my Overlapping Circles in the background. It’s a fun design to quilt and it allows me to stop and quilt the strawberries as I come to each one. Continuous custom quilting is so much more efficient. Plus that quilty texture is soooo good. Check out the short video clip I made on my YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/Vij14RLCKAs?si=rdYlCehqihfv1av1

If you’re interested in learning how to quilt Overlapping Circles or a variety of other designs, check out my Quilting It Freemotion video course. You can pick and choose whichever design you’d like to learn or get the bundle of all 10 videos. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

In the strawberries I quilted a variety of different variations of lines, so no two strawberries are the same. I’ve done this on other quilts and it turns out beautifully because the overall design is cohesive. For all the lines I used my favorite Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/

Diagonal lines with different spacing or a grid with varying lines. Some are simple, while others took me a little longer to quilt.

It’s fun to see how the 8020 batting from Winline Textiles amplifies the quilted texture. Like the strawberry in the bottom left of the picture below. I quilted seven 1/4” lines together and then left a 3/4” space between the next set of lines. That 3/4” stripe pops because of the density of the group of seven 1/4” lines.

I even added a couple of wavy lined strawberries, because why not!

Simple 1/2” horizontal lines even create beautiful texture.

Hope you trim and zoom in to see the lines closer up.

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads on the entire quilt, which blends beautifully on all the fabrics. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off.

I loved how the strawberries turned out, and here are a few of my favorites.

Four simple 1/4” lines with an inch space and going both ways creates a beautiful grid.

Simple 1/4” pinstripes are a favorite of mine, but adding different spaces, like the 1/2” between two pinstripes and the one inch space between those lines, creates the sleek stripe design above.

This is the close up on the strawberry with seven 1/4” lines. I love it!!

I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. 🍓🥰

Sometimes I have a clear vision of what to do on the blocks and background when I’m custom quilting, and then I can get stumped on a border. Which was the case with this one. The shape of the blocks isn’t something I’ve quilted before. So I measured the block itself and then sketched it in graph paper. Then I start filling in the shape with different curves or lines, and this is what I came up with. I added the freehand scallop after seeing the unquilted space above the arc. It creates an almost lace like design. Which adds a perfect texture to the edge of the quilt, which frames it beautifully. Are you interested in watching me quilt a block. Here is a short video. https://youtu.be/cH0jBUauDVA?si=GN6G63VbHesB7dUx

I used my 4”/10” Circle2 ruler to quilt the curves, which are available in a set of 6 in my shop. The ruler sizes range from 2” to 13”. They are made from 1/4” high quality acrylic in the USA. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop the green 4”/10” is pictured above. Green helps you see the lines on the ruler better, especially on light or white fabrics. The clear ones are great, too. Just a matter of preference, really.

You’ll see above the border design along the top edge of the quilt.

I quilted freehand scalloped leaves with a swirl inside and I quilted in the ditch around the leaves. The stems got 1/2” 45° lines.

I echoed a few curves in the petals of the white blossoms and a few circles in the center. There is also a look at a few border blocks along the right edge of the quilt.

The quilty texture on this one was so fun to create. Quilting really adds depth and personality to quilts.

Are you interested I having me quilt for you? Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Custom quilting spots will open up on occasion. Be sure to follow along on my instagram, where I will share available spots in the future. Go to: https://www.instagram.com/leishakaye

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Isobel’s Happy Little Spools Quilt

Are you looking for a modern sewing themed quilt that would be perfect to hang or display in your sewing space, this spool quilt that Isobel made may be it!

The pattern is called Happy Little Spools and it’s by Missouri Star Quilt Co. here is a link to the digital pattern: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/products/digital-download-happy-little-spools-quilt-pattern-by-missouri-star?variant=39281602887715

I noticed that Missouri Star used to offer quilts with batik fabrics, they are now sold out. I’m not sure if Isobel got one of their kits or found the fabrics herself. If you look closely at the prints they are sewing themed. Sewing machines, bobbins, buttons, scissors, thread and so on…

Isobel had the idea to do variegated thread. So I checked the different colors of Omni-V that I have and chose the color Zumba #9044. It has green, yellow, purple, and reddish orange in it. Which looks fun on the ombré layout of the quilt. Superior Threads has a wonderful selection of variegated threads, and the Omni-V is the same quality that I’ve come to rely on with their Omni thread. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-v-9044-zumba/p/145-02-9044?show= and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout for 15% off your order.

I also recommend ordering thread cards from Superior Threads. They have actual thread on the cards. I’ve seen some other companies put pictures of threads on cards and the colors aren’t always accurate. The Superior Threads thread cards are also very affordable. https://www.superiorthreads.com/search?q=Thread+card

Isobel requested the Orbit panto design by Sarah Ann Myers which looks like spools unwinding. I love it! Such a great choice. It’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/orbit.html

Love the ombré layout of the spools. Such a fun idea!!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my favorite 8020 I’ve ever used.

The quilty texture is sooo good!

Are you interested in having my quilt for you? Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting!! Leisha

Midway Wool’s Gilded Gaggle Quilt

Excited to share this darling geese wall hanging that I was able to recently custom quilt. More on my custom quilting availability…

The pattern is called Gilded Gaggle by Jennifer Anderson from Midway Wool. Midway Wool specializes in wool patterns and fabrics. They offer just the pattern or the kit. Check out the details here: https://midwaywool.com/products/gilded-gaggle?variant=46756155326723

I first thought I might have to hunt for a minty green thread, but pulled out my gray threads, and the Light Grat Omni thread from Superior Threads was a perfect match. That is what I used for the background. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3023-light-gray/p/134-02-3023 and for the border and geese I used Cream Omni thread. You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream/p/134-02-3004

Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout for 15% off your order.

Did you know I have a freemotion quilting video course??? I do! In each video I teach one design. For $35 a video is a pretty great way to start or advance your freemotion quilting skills. I’ve broken it up in case you already know how to Stipple or quilt Swirls, but want to learn how to do my Overlapping Circles or another design. You can pick and choose or the bundle is available too, which includes all 10 videos. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course

The border and background are my Swirly Feather freemotion design, which is found here • https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-d3ejz

The geese are all quilted in my Grass design, which is available here • https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-6n24p

The Swirly Feather and Grass freemotion quilting compliment one another so well. The combo also creates an elegant texture and movement to the quilt.

One of the things that Jennifer is so great at are the details. Check out some of the darling sewing charms that are attached to the bows. They come in the kit that Midway Wool offers. Linked above.

An iron…so cute!

Scissors…my favorite, if I had to choose.

The featherweight sewing machine…another favorite. We can have more than one favorite, right!?

The spool…aren’t they just the cutest charms?!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my favorite 8020 batting.

Another view of the quilty textures.

I’m going to occasionally open up my custom quilting spots, however right now my spots are full. Follow me on my instagram to find out when I have spots available. I’m limiting the size and density, so when I open my availability we can discuss that further. https://www.instagram.com/leishakaye

If you’re interested in edge to edge quilting. Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Barbara’s Rail Fence Quilt

Are you looking for a scrappy quilt??? This one that Barbara made could be it!

Barbara told me the name is Rail Fence, but I wasn’t able to find a pattern. She saw the quilt and just made it. If you know of a pattern, please let me know and I will share it here.

If you look at the block it’s four strips sewn together to form a square, then the square is cut diagonally from point to point. Then it’s mixed up with other triangle blocks and sewn together. Barbara added sashing, which also makes it easier when sewing the quilt together to avoid having to line up all the strips on an angle. To ensure that your quilt lays flat and doesn’t have a lot of fullness, make sure you trim down your blocks to the same size and then measure and trim your sashing pieces before they are sewn on. Making that extra effort makes all the difference in a quilt that is pieced on the bias.

I gave Barbara a few designs to choose from, and she chose Pearce by Keryn Emmerson from Urban Elementz. It’s such a beautiful design that quilts out beautifully!! Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/pearce.html

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is one of my most used colors. Omni thread is top notch quality and my longarm machine loves it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002 don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout for 15% off your order.

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, it’s the best!

Are you interested in having me quilt for you? Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Loving that quilty texture on the backing!! Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Shirlene’s Lattice Baby Quilt

Are you looking for a baby quilt pattern??? Check out this darling baby girl quilt that Shirlene made!!

The pattern is a FREE tutorial by Amy from Diary of a Quilter. She has some fun tutorials, so I’m sure this one is great too. Go to: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/lattice-baby-quilt-tutorial/

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off your order. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002

Shirlene loves the Flower Child panto by Apricot Moon Designs, I’ve put it on several baby and twin sized quilts for her. It’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/flower-child.html

How darling are these fabrics?!?! It’s quilt patterns like these that let you show off the beautiful prints in the fabrics. These ones are so sweet!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. I love her battings.

Awe, that quilty texture!!

Are you interest in having me quilt for you??? Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting!!! Leisha 💕

Two by Four Quilt for Annette

We recently found out that my aunt Annette has ovarian cancer, which is heartbreaking. She has the best attitude and is fighting hard!! My mom and I worked quickly to make this happy quilt to remind her she’s loved and to keep her warm during her treatments. It was wonderful timing whrn we finished it just in time to have one of my aunts deliver it in person when she flew into to be with Annette during one of her treatments.

The pattern is called Two by Four quilt, which is a FREE tutorial by Ashley from Film in the Fridge. Click here: https://filminthefridge.com/2016/04/07/two-by-four-a-quilt-block-tutorial/

We actually used charm packs from the original Cotton + Steel basics that I got at quilt market in SLC in 2016 (if I remember right). We cut them in half and then sewed them to a low volume print from Moda’s “modern background paper even more” line. Because we used charm squares, our blocks were a little different in size…but not much.

I recently tried Superior Threads MasterPiece thread to sew this quilt together, and I love it!! For years I’ve been using their Omni thread, because other threads would either break on my machine or weren’t the best quality. I love love love the MasterPiece! You should give them a try!! https://www.superiorthreads.com/masterpiece-186-blanc-cone/p/124-02-186?show=

Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code at checkout to get 15% off your order. “ASTLEISHA”

I made a quick reel while I was sewing the quilt together with my mom. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHNZiCvNV__/?igsh=bzY4NDB0d2NzNDl1

While I was sewing the quilt together, I was thinking about Molly’s Skating panto design, which I thought would look darling on this quilt and add a little extra sparkle because of the 4 pointed star. It quilted out beautifully!! You can find it here: https://lovely-threads-quilts.myshopify.com/collections/geometric/products/skating I quilted it at a 2.5” height. I also shared a reel of me quilting out this panto on this quilt, check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHcHrxrRwdg/?igsh=bGcxbHJ0OGNrdHR3

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. It’s one of my go to neutrals. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002

We found out after we chose the binding color, that teal is the color for ovarian cancer. We hope this bright and happy quilt cheers Annette up on the days she doesn’t feel the best!

I want to make another one…this is such a fun quilt to piece!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. My favorite 8020 batting!!

I prefer the vertical look of the rectangles, I know that Ashley’s tutorial shows the rectangles horizontal in the pattern. Do whichever suits your liking.

Would you like me to quilt for you? Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Click here: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

This is why I LOVE a solid minky backing. The texture is sooo good!! This is actually the Moda minky, my mom got a bolt for her fabric shop. It is just as soft and wonderful as the Shannon Fabrics minky.

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Spring Potted Flowers by Tilda

Nancy, Louise, and Susan each made one of these darling quilts together when Louise and Susan were visiting Nancy. They are each so beautiful!!

Guess what??? This pattern is called Potted Flowers by Tilda and it’s FREE!! Here is the link: https://www.tildasworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Potted-Flowers-Quilt.pdf

This is Nancy’s quilt with the creamy solid background and fun floral fabrics. I love how each of these quilts are similar yet what each of the sisters love.

I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off your order.

The sisters each requested my Wicker panto, which I was super excited about. I always love when my clients pick one of my designs for their quilts, and Wicker turned out perfect for each one. Wicker is available in my shop, go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/wicker

I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly comfort blend batting from Winline Textiles.

How darling is this flower?!?!!!!

And this quilty texture…

Is soooo good!

This beautiful blue quilt was made by Louise, amazing huh?!?!

The colors really POP on the blue background.

When I’ve shared quilts with Wicker or another design that touches from row to row, I’ve had many requests on how to line things up and make them beautiful. Lucky for you I have a NEW video for you. I hope this helps give you tips and tricks that could possibly work on your longarm. Go to: https://youtu.be/p5XcOv2sAk0?si=MTU8BLtW48D_BDE3

I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads, which blends beautifully over all these beautiful colorful fabrics. Don’t forget to use “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off your order.

How darling are these flowers.

I also used 8020 batting on Louise’s quilt, too. It’s from Winline Textiles. It’s the best of the best!

I just love my Wicker quilty texture!!

Next up, Susan’s quilt!

Susan used a small tan and white gingham, which is super cute. I took this picture when her quilt was still on my longarm, so you can see the beautiful floral backing fabric. (Top of picture)

The pops of red throughout the quilt are so fun! I love sharing the full look of a quilt, and the layout on each of these quilts is so beautifully balanced.

I used the Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads on this one. It’s my go to color for so many quilts.

I love how Wicker creates a weave look on the pots. Don’t forget it’s available in my shop. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/wicker

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting on this quilt as well, it’s from Winline Textiles which is based out of Utah.

Would you like me to quilt for you? Check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed the oodles of pictures of these darling quilts. Happy quilting!!

Leisha 💕

Heidi’s St. Nick Quilt

When I opened Heidi’s box and pulled out this quilt…I was so excited to quilt it. It’s such an amazing quilt. All the fun little details. Love it so much!

The pattern is by Vanessa at Lella Boutique. She has so pretty incredible patterns, this one is called St. Nick and it’s available here: https://lellaboutique.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/218-st-nick-pdf-pattern

Heidi requested Patricia Ritter’s abs my Merriment design, which couldn’t be more perfect for this quilt!! It’s available at Urban Elementz: click here https://www.urbanelementz.com/merriment.html …look at that quilty texture on Nick’s face!

I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it, which blends beautifully! Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002 and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off.

Love this view while the quilt was on my longarm.

The holly + berries in the sashing is so darling, and such a cute way to frame Nick.

I’m guessing the fabrics that Heidi used were Vanessa’s as well, it looks like her Christmas Eve line…I’m not sure though.

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my favorite 8020 I’ve ever quilted!!

The swirly holly texture is so so good!!

If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Nancy’s Decorating the Tree Quilt

I love when I get to quilt holiday quilts year round, especially when they’re this darling!!

Nancy made this Decorating the Tree quilt, which is a pattern + kit by Lori Holt. I searched high and low for the pattern and only found several links to boxed kits which were all sold out. Here is a blog post about it on the Riley Blake website. If you’re interested in making the quilt, please contact Riley Blake and see if they can help you locate a pattern. https://www.rbdblog.com/2024/11/11/lori-holt-holiday-projects/

These darling fabrics are Lori’s as well!

I was so excited to see the Christmas Garland panto by my friend Molly Kohler on Nancy’s list of panto choices. I had recently bought it and couldn’t think of a better quilt to quilt it on. Molly has several fun pantos. To find the Christmas Garland panto, go to: https://lovely-threads-quilts.myshopify.com/collections/holiday/products/christmas-garland

I love how the Christmas Garland panto quilted out under some of the hooks on the ornaments. So cute!!

I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads, go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream/p/134-02-3004 and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.

I hope you can see more of the quilty texture on the green border. Super cute!

I used 8020 cotton poly comfort blend batting from Winline Textiles, my favorite 8020 that I’ve ever quilted.

Are you interested in having me quilt for you??? Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕

Nancy’s Veggie Garden Quilt

How fun is this veggie quilt that Nancy made!! I hadn’t seen this quilt pattern before.

The pattern is called Veggie Garden by The Pattern Basket. Click here to get a PDF of the pattern: https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/1198278561/veggie-garden-quilt-pattern-pdf-the

I used my favorite Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002 and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” to get 15% off your order.

Look at this amazing quilting texture!!! It’s called Finery by my friend Melissa from Sew Shabby Quilting. It quilts out beautifully!! I love her panto designs. You can find it here: https://sewshabbypantos.com/products/finery?_pos=1&_psq=finery&_ss=e&_v=1.0

There is so much negative space in the background on this quilt, that the quilty texture really makes it come alive!

I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles. It’s my favorite 8020 batting to quilt.

Nancy used some fun fabrics inside the veggies.

She even bound it with green bean fabric and sent me this picture.

In case you can’t see the full goodness of this panto, check out the backing!! Love it!

Are you hoping to get one or more of your quilts quilted? I’d love to help you! Check out my calendar to schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge

Thanks for stopping by. Happy quilting! Leisha 💕